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Railway station, Pingelly, Western Australia
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Railway station, Pingelly, Western Australia
Platform scene at the railway station, Pingelly, Western Australia, with Columbia Park Boys Club of San Francisco, as well as men, women and children. Date: circa 1909
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Australian Columbia Francisco Platform
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This evocative photograph captures a lively scene at Pingelly Railway Station in Western Australia during the early 1900s. The platform bustles with activity as travelers prepare for their journeys, their faces expressing a mix of excitement and apprehension. Among the crowd, a group of boys from the Columbia Park Boys Club of San Francisco can be identified by their distinctive uniforms. The boys, dressed in knickers and blazers, are seen clustered together, their faces filled with curiosity and adventure. Surrounding them are men and women, some dressed in Edwardian attire, their hats and parasols adding to the period charm of the scene. Children, both boys and girls, are also present, their wide-eyed gazes fixed on the steam train that looms in the background. The train, with its puffs of smoke and hissing sounds, would have been an awe-inspiring sight for these travelers, representing the promise of new experiences and adventures. Pingelly Railway Station, located in the wheatbelt region of Western Australia, was an important transport hub during this era. The station served as a vital link between the agricultural heartland of the region and the ports of Fremantle and Perth, allowing farmers to transport their produce to markets and bringing in essential supplies. The arrival of the train would have been a much-anticipated event in the small town, bringing with it a sense of connection to the wider world. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a rural Australian community during the early 1900s. It captures the excitement and anticipation of travel, the sense of community, and the importance of the railway in connecting people and places.
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